OBITUARY: Robert D. Koons

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Jul 1, 2013 at 8:38 AMJul 1, 2013 at 8:41 AM

Robert D. Koons, 60, of 8391 Tomstown Road, Waynesboro, died unexpectedly at 8:11 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013, in the emergency room of the Waynesboro Hospital. He had been in failing health for the past three years.

Robert D. Koons, 60, of 8391 Tomstown Road, Waynesboro, died unexpectedly at 8:11 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013, in the emergency room of the Waynesboro Hospital. He had been in failing health for the past three years.
Born Dec. 17, 1952, in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late Harper E. “Bub” Koons Sr. and Floretta M. (Bercaw) Koons. He was a lifelong resident of the Waynesboro area.
He and his wife of more than 40 years, Wanda M. (Carbaugh) Koons, were married on Dec. 29, 1972. They have lived at their present residence for nearly 30 years.
Mr. Koons worked at C. Earl Brown's in Hagerstown, Md., as a diesel mechanic for more than 26 years. He was last employed by Turner's Transportation in Hagerstown, as a diesel mechanic, until retiring on disability in 2011.
He was an avid hunter, who also enjoyed fishing, riding four-wheelers, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Robert D. Koons Jr. and his wife, Buffy of Mont Alto, and Adam J. Koons of Waynesboro; one granddaughter, Cheyenne N. Koons; three sisters, Shirley Ridgely of Palm Bay, Fla., Doris Stouffer of Seminole, Fla., and Bertha Koons of Tampa, Fla.; three brothers, Harper E. Koons Jr. of Waynesboro, Samuel J. Koons of Waynesboro, and Joseph E. Koons of Palm Bay, Fla.; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2013, in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro, with Pastor Greg Helman officiating. Burial will follow in Parklawns Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services, Wednesday morning, in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The American Heart Association, 417 Phoenix Drive, Suite A, Chambersburg, Pa. 17201.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com

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